Contrave and Dry Mouth: What Users Say (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 7, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Contrave for a month. I have lost about 12 pounds. Only side effects so far are dry mouth and occasional constipation. I increased water intake, which helps with constipation. The only time I experienced stomach pain is after a large meal."

• The...
• July 4, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Week 4: 2 pills am/2 pills pm. Severe thyroid, autoimmune, and Hashimoto's. -5'9 | 183 | BMI 27 -Plant protein shake, two salads with protein daily, and healthy snacks in between -Still hungry after meals -No weight loss in three weeks -Food and sugar cravings VERY present -Alcohol cravings present -Dry mouth -Odd aftertaste throughout the day -Severe nausea, bloating, and cramping -Constipation -Trouble falling asleep and then not getting quality sleep. I plan to stick this out for 8 weeks, then I'm out."

• Ana...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 10, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Contrave for about a month. I have had a great experience with this. I am never hungry, basically force myself to eat. I try to eat clean but occasionally have a slice of pizza or two. I try to get to the gym at least 3 times a week. But I like to go more than that. I enjoy doing the elliptical for at least an hour, which I do take a pre-workout that helps me push through that hour. I have lost 14 lbs. Would probably be more if I didn't have any cheat days and more days at the gym! But it is working for me. The ONLY side effect I have from this is dry mouth, so I drink tons of water... but now I am experiencing constipation... I also take Cymbalta and an iron pill. So not sure if the combination of all is causing it. But drinking organic 'Smooth Move' tea for constipation has been helping with that."

• BBD...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 26, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started in May 2018. Down 20 lb and very pleased with the slow, steady drop in my weight. I've never been a big fan of fried, fatty food, so I haven't experienced 'that' side effect. Agree that there is an element of dry mouth. Truly delighted that I just feel full quickly. A bit speedy-ish after morning dosage. I do not get that feeling with evening dosage. A.M. dosage about 7 a.m., P.M. dosage about 5 p.m."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 8, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've only been taking this med for 3 days, so I cannot rate it adequately, nor do I know if I have lost weight with this prescription since it has been so recent that I've started using. I don't feel much different from taking it, however, I have noticed quite constant dry mouth and a feeling in my throat/back of mouth almost as though I was eating and only partially swallowed something. I have had some fatigue, though I'm not sure if this is related. The most important thing to know about this medication is that it is not a stimulant for your thyroid or metabolism and will not 'burn' your fat. The purpose of this med is to reduce cravings and the desire to snack. It will not help you lose weight by speeding any body process up."

• Jud...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 28, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So I started this drug because I have PCOS. I started 8/21/2015. I have reduced my calorie intake at first to 2,500 during the first month and down to 1,800 in the second month. I have kept on taking them and keeping to the low calorie intake and am now on my 4th month. I followed the dosage that was in my packet, now I am taking 2 in the morning and 2 in the evening. I went through some of the side effect symptoms as I progressed, such as nausea, headache, and dry mouth. I have lost 36.4 pounds at an average loss of 1/2 a day. I plan to continue taking it as long as my loss stays like this."

• GCM...
• April 7, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave in early February. At first, I did not lose any weight, but I could feel myself getting fuller faster, especially as the dosage increased. For the month I have been on the full dosage, I have lost 20 pounds. Sometimes I do not have a desire to eat, often, this is due to nausea. I have felt more energized and motivated to work out. The only side effects I continue to have are a dry mouth and trouble sleeping. Both problems are well worth it to me."

• lun...
• September 25, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am on my 4th week... I do have pretty bad diarrhea, I think because I am taking 4 pills a day now. I have mild nausea, hot flashes, but no trouble sleeping, but do have dry mouth. I went from 246 down to 233 so far, I can't wait to see how much weight I can lose! I am not hungry in between meals and do not have any cravings. Will update in a month... Good luck to you!"

• For...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 1, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Contrave on 5/11. My starting weight was 222.6. Today, 5/31, my weight was 212.6. 10 pounds in 20 days is amazing! I do not crave food! I have even forgotten to eat lunch. I am able to watch what I eat because I am just not very hungry. I have maybe one occasional glass of wine, but I could forego it altogether. I felt nauseous and strange the first couple of days, but that went away. If you can get through the first few days, the side effects might subside like they did for me. I do have trouble sleeping if I take my second pill too late. However, now I feel more alert and have more energy! I do still have some dry mouth and constipation, but it is worth it for the weight loss and the boost of energy!"

• Moj...
• February 20, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started March 2017 at 185 lbs. As of February 2018, I'm at 125 lbs. Contrave reduced my urge to eat extremely well. I did not exercise or increase my activity. My weight loss was strictly from consuming fewer calories. I did not have an urge to binge eat all day. Burgers and pizza are still regularly on the menu, but now instead of eating half a pizza, I am full after 1-2 slices. Minimal side effects. At the beginning, nausea, dry mouth, and insomnia. Sleeping is my only issue still. I wasn’t the best sleeper before, but Contrave definitely made it worse. Insurance will not cover, so it's $90.00/month. I'm at my goal weight now, hoping the weight doesn't come back if I stop. Again, everyone reacts differently to medication (for example: antibiotics make me sick, but for millions, it's not a problem). The side effects can be bad for some, just don’t let that scare you off. Contrave is the first weight loss drug I’ve tried, but personally, I would highly recommend it. Results: 60 lbs - 11 months"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 23, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave July 29th, 2015. I took the medication as directed and by March of 2016, I lost 96 pounds. I am still on the medication and take it daily. I have maintained my weight +/- 5 pounds for the last 2 years. I feel fantastic. Don't give up. The side effects: water retention, dry mouth, constipation, occasional insomnia. NOTE: In individuals with anxiety, it may increase anxiety symptoms... this is a normal side effect of Wellbutrin. Also known to elevate BP. Keep following up with your doctor as recommended."

• Fay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 9, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I had immediate results. A few weeks in, I wanted sweets, and when I did try to eat them, I had a little bit and was satiated. Taking 4 a day, I was hardly hungry. I have a HUGE sweet tooth, and this killed it. I dealt with the constipation and dry mouth because it was worth it. Unfortunately, that all came to an end because of a nasty side effect. I all of a sudden got a sore eye. By day 2, it hurt so bad I made an appointment with my optometrist. I went in, and I could barely read the eye chart, and I’ve had LASIK. My doctor told me I just needed reading glasses as a result of my LASIK after 10 years. My eye was still blurry, and I saw yellow spots, and it was still sore. My hubby said, 'I wonder if it’s those pills?' I read the side effects, and it says it can cause blurry vision and can cause angle closure glaucoma. I did not have glaucoma, but I was in A LOT of pain, and my eye is still blurry. I lost 20 lbs in 8 weeks, and I wish I could still take this, but not at the cost of my eyesight."

• Lad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 17, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started on Med August 7th. This is my second full week. First day I had a really dry mouth, after that, no side effects. I'm not really hungry and don't crave chocolate or anything, as a matter of fact. No weight loss yet, but it is still very early use for me. Price was $290, and my insurance covered it all, which is a blessing. Will weigh on Aug 21st."

• Lis...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 27, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Although Contrave did make me feel a little depressed and caused severe dry mouth, I stuck it all out because it worked so well in helping me lose weight. I knew up front it might cause depression, which it did, but it wasn't so bad. After a while, that went away. The severe dry mouth was bad, but I used Biotene and kept the spray with me or chewed gum. I lost 40 lbs. in the first year. I was so ecstatic and wanted to lose at least 15-20 more lbs. Unfortunately for me, it just suddenly stopped working one day. It started working within the first week of using it. I'd eat maybe half my meal or half a container of yogurt, and then I'd feel so full that I couldn't make myself take another bite. I'm not sure why it stopped working. I was off of it for about a year, then tried it again, but it still didn't work like it did that first time. I know everyone has different reactions to medications, but for me, it was literally a miracle pill!"

• Goi...
• April 5, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have taken Contrave for almost 1 month. I am female, 5'1" and 21 years old. I can't express my joy with the successes of this pill. I never realized how much I depended on food. I feel like I was literally addicted. I have had no side effects other than dry mouth. No nausea, headache, or anything. My heaviest is 174 lb around the 8th of March. Now, April 5, it is 157 lb and decreasing FAST and with very little exercise. Not only do I eat less, I make healthier decisions in food choices as well! This pill has given me a new hope for a better, healthier future. This sounds like a planted comment, haha! But it's honestly great. Worth it."

• ecs...
• August 31, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have tried other pills to lose weight, but nothing worked. I was only on this for 1 month, and using it with a carb cycling diet and some exercise, I lost 11 pounds. I feel as high as the clouds! I feel great. The only thing I can say is I had dry mouth and blurry vision for about 2 weeks, but I wanted to continue this as it was the only medication that made me not feel like eating everything in the house!"

• smo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 7, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave and was also on week 3, about to start week 4, when my face started breaking out really badly! I went from having perfectly clear skin to having multiple pimples all over my face! The areas where I had the pimples would get red immediately. I also broke out in my chest area and even got some on my thighs!! Finally, in my 5th week, I stopped taking Contrave, and they are slowly all going away, but my face isn't 100% clear yet. I was also experiencing headaches, upset stomach, and severe dry mouth! The worst part of all is that I paid $90 and wasn't able to lose not even a pound!!! I was starving all the time, and my cravings were still impossible!!! I see the commercial on TV, and it's definitely false advertising!!!"

• Two...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 5, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I just started my 3rd month on Contrave. I am currently down 26 lbs. I did not notice a change in appetite until week 4-6. I did figure out if I take it before dinner (not after) I eat less. I cannot even eat 1/2 of what I used to eat. My only problem is terrible cotton mouth, Jolly Ranchers have become my best friend."

• DML...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 16, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Contrave since 11/28/15, and I have lost 9 lbs. I am eating around 1,200-1,300 calories a day and exercising moderately. The only side effects are dry mouth, constipation, and a teensy bit of nausea if I haven't eaten for a while. I combat the nausea by making sure I'm eating 5 small meals a day as opposed to three meals and no snacking. So that's 9 lbs in less than three weeks! I'm loving it! I do notice that I have no desire to drink alcohol. I also get very sick to my stomach if I happen to overeat or eat sugar. I've always been an emotional eater, so I think this is really helping me overcome that. I am looking forward to seeing what happens at week 4 and forward!"

• Anonymous
• October 13, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Just started my 4th week on Contrave. I have had no side effects except dry mouth. However, I have lost only one pound and am very discouraged. My first week was terrible..... I swear Contrave increased my appetite, making me ravenous. I am hoping for some kind of improvement now that I am on the max dose."

• Ryd...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 21, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am going into week 3 on Contrave. My starting weight was 382 lb and have not had a weigh-in yet, but have already lost enough that it is noticeable to people around me. I have dropped one complete clothing size (was in 6X, now wear 5X and can fit into some 4X clothes). When I started these pills, I also went on the Banting diet (green list only) and started doing the exercises that I can (I am in a wheelchair due to a car accident injury). I think that combining all 3 is the contributing factor to dramatic weight loss. So far, the only side effects I have experienced are: 1. being more sleepy (I am now able to have really good sleep at night. Before these changes, it was tough for me to sleep), 2. occasional tummy hurt, but I recognize that as hunger pains, which is common whenever one goes on a stricter diet, 3. dry mouth, but if I hydrate properly, again not an issue. Right now I am happy with the results and will update on week 6."

• las...
• May 11, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave last Saturday, May 6, 2017. The first couple of days, I felt depressed, my head felt a little weird, and I was mildly nauseous. By Monday, I felt a lot better. I'm still on just one pill a day. The only issue I'm having is at night when I go to bed, I kinda feel like my heart is racing a little bit. Has anyone else experienced that? So far, that's my only concern. I have had dry mouth, but that's tolerable. My starting weight was 184-ish, and this morning I weighed 180.4, which was encouraging."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Day 5 starting. A little dry mouth. Doctor wants me to cut carbs, however, usually, this means more fat intake to me. I think a low calorie/low fat will do better - perhaps 1,200 calories. I think this could be manageable, considering I am starting to not think about food. The previous person mentioned having a seizure. I also read today, DO NOT take with a high-fat diet."

• Ter...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking a half in the morning and half at night for the first week. I noticed slow urination, gas, bloating, and dry mouth. I continued to the second week with 1 in the morning and 1 at night. The bloating and constant rumbling in my stomach continued. I also started with some pain and just not feeling well. I decided to stop the medication. I wasn’t willing to continue with these symptoms."

• LWh...
• November 30, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "My doctor offered me Contrave, and I started taking it on Nov. 10, 2015. I weighed 175 lbs, but I am only 5 ft tall and small-boned. So I really need to get down to at least 115-120 at the most. I have been on it for three weeks now, and so far I've lost 11 lbs. I am on a low carb diet. I feel better, and my appetite is diminishing. Some of the side effects I noticed are dry mouth, constipation, and a slight headache, but I believe it will go away, it is tolerable. I have tried so many things in the past and never could really stick to anything. The doctor said my cholesterol is high, and so I am doing everything I can right now, eating-wise, to get it to come down. I am going to give myself 6 months on this diet and scale-down program."